For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
The 2026 Co-op - Strategic Planning Analyst will be responsible for conducting market research and developing strategic plans as well as taking on project management responsibilities. This includes coordinating meetings, managing stakeholders, and helping drive the strategic planning process from start to finish. This co-op position is 100% remote and will begin with part-time hours in early 2026 and transition to full-time hours in summer months.
Job Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to inform strategies for the Manufacturing Division.
Create and refine strategic plans and business models, with a strong emphasis on producing polished presentations using PowerPoint.
Manage project timelines and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress on strategic initiatives.
Facilitate and lead strategic planning meetings, helping to drive discussions and keep projects on track.
Analyze operational and financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
Job Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Master's or Bachelor's degree program studying Business, Economics, a scientific discipline or a related field, and will be returning to the program as a final year student upon completion of the co-op. Candidates currently enrolled in Master's/MBA programs are preferred. We welcome candidates from both business and scientific backgrounds who are eager to gain experience in the business side of life sciences.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in PowerPoint for creating executive-level presentations, as well as Excel and data analysis tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to thrive in a remote work environment and collaborate with a diverse team.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa.
What You'll Gain
Hands-on experience in strategic planning and project management within a leading life sciences company.
Mentorship from experienced professionals and exposure to high-level strategic decision-making.
The chance to bridge scientific knowledge with business acumen in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The pay range for this position is $22.00-$30.00/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
This position is open to anyone, regardless of age, who meets the educational and experience requirements as posted.
About Corporate Functions
The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
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